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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.31, 1,049.84 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.31, 1,049.84 and 494.88 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.31 : 1,049.84 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.31/1,049.84 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.31x = 1,049.84 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.31x = 519,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,544.82/760.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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